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Aviation
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Since 2000s
Formerly known as Honolulu International Airport, HNL has 4 active runways including the world’s first major runway built entirely offshore flying 21M passengers yearly.
Aviation
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.
Since 2000s
One of the largest airport operator groups in the world- in terms of passenger volume, managing 39 airports across Malaysia and one international airport in Turkey.
Hospitality
Jinjiang Hotel
Since 1990s
Situated on Jinjiang Riverside, the hotel covers 50,000 square meters and is recognised as Chengdu's landmark building with its long history, iconic location, and unique architectural style.
Travel Management
Vacations International Travel Service (Macau) Limited
Since 1990s
Managing 100+ luxury sedans and commercial buses, VITM is the first in Macao to provide int'l-standard limousine services with European brands.
Travel Management
China Highlights International Travel Service Co., Ltd
Since 1990s
The first tour company in China that specialises in private tailor-made China tours with experiences in serving celebrities, royalties, and former president.
DMC
Asian Trails Ltd.
Since 1990s
Providing services ranging from tailor-made and wholesale leisure programmes, MICE and corporate travel planning, to an extensive variety of theme-based programmes throughout Asia since 1999.
Consultancy
Air Transport and Tourism Associates
Since 1990s
Based in Bahrain, ATTA is a global aviation, hospitality and tourism management consultancy that provides extensive regional and international services.
Consultancy
EarthCheck
Since 2000s
The world’s leading certification, consulting, and advisory group working with governments, businesses and destinations to deliver science-backed, strategic and sustainable outcomes.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce ten new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.
Meet Our New Interns in Q1 2024!
We have had the pleasure of welcoming new team members who joined us as Intern Associates and have been helping us support our objectives throughout the first quarter of 2024. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Sustainable Tourism Podcast by the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore
In 2021, the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore launched its podcast on sustainable tourism, to help bring awareness to many contemporary issues in tourism, including community-based tourism and ethics, responsible wildlife tourism, climate adaptation, regenerative travel and many others.
PATA’s Sustainability Initiatives in 2023
This year, PATA has again implemented various programmes and training created to support the Asia Pacific tourism industry towards a more resilient and sustainable future. The Informal Workers Programme in Indonesia, the Finance and Digital Skills capacity building workshops for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the Waste-Free Champion Awards were successfully completed in 2023. Read this blog to know more about these initiatives.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce seven new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.
PATA and Visa’s Finance and Digital Skills for Tourism SMEs Workshops Successfully Completed
Spanning over three months, PATA and Visa’s Finance and Digital Skills Workshops, aiming to increase the resilience and adaptive capacity of tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has been successfully brought to an end in September 2023, empowering a total of 120 tourism businesses in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and the Philippines with greater knowledge and skills on financial management and business digitalisation.
Meet Our New Interns in Q4 2023!
We have had the pleasure of welcoming new team members who joined us as Intern Associates and have been helping us support our objectives throughout the fourth quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Seoul Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023
Now, Seoul is actively pursuing the path of sustainable tourism with a focus on both the local residents and the environment. It all begins with “Seoul Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023” on November 16-17, 2023.
PATA Travel Mart 2023 in India: Where Responsibility Meets Opportunities
The half-day PTM Forum that took place on Oct 4 invited 24 speakers from 22 organisations to share insights on three specific areas: The Indian Tourism Industry, Sustainability in Tourism, and Artificial Intelligence. Read the blog for key learnings from the forum!
International Chef’s Day: Cooking up Culinary Change with LightBlue
This October, chefs from around the world are stirring up more than just culinary delights. As October celebrates two vital occasions; International Chef Day and World Food Day, with chefs embracing sustainable food practices and championing a food waste revolution with the FIT Tech.
Embracing Sustainability in Travel: How the Travel Industry can Support the UNSDGs- by Sabre
One of the guiding principles of Sabre’s ESG strategy is to use the framework of the UNSDGs to highlight the areas that will help deliver the most positive impact and achieve the sustainability goals. This blog maps how travel can play an influential role in catalysing positive global change.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce nine new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
Meet Our New Interns in Q3 2023!
We have had the pleasure of welcoming new team members who joined us as Intern Associates and have been helping us support our objectives throughout the third quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Dusit International Launches New Group-wide Sustainability Program, ‘Tree of Life’
Fully embracing ‘Sustainability’ as one of the four key pillars of Dusit Graciousness, Dusit International has rolled out a new group-wide sustainability initiative, Tree of Life, designed to ensure the company delivers on its promise to always have a positive impact wherever it sets foot.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce ten new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.